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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1923
Page
1
Fifty students and guests at the Rose Polytechnic Institute Junior Prom in Terre Haute Indiana were treated for illness after suspected poisoned punch. Dr EH L Larkin attended the scene and said several cases are serious but none expected to be fatal.
The First Church of Christ Scientist at Corner First and Lea invites the public to attend the 11 a.m. worship on Sunday with the subject Adam and Fallen Man and a 10 a.m. Sunday school. Wednesday evening testimony services are at 8 p.m. Reading room hours are 2 to 5 p.m. weekdays and 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursdays at East Fourth Street.
An old Roswell ad promotes Federal Card Tires with heavier tread and cords for trucks. The piece notes tire quality and mentions S. & H. Green Trading Stamps from Roswell Auto Company. Also appears mentions of jewelry ads, sewing services, a Methodist training school visit, and cemetery lot notifications.
Reports from Tien Tsin say American T Henley returned to the bandit camp with food for foreign captives and negotiation terms. He notes captives healthy and hopes to secure all foreigners' release by tomorrow. U S officials and the Chinese legation anticipate freeing prisoners soon amid ransom discussions.
Jewelry store ad promotes suitable graduation gifts with a call to visit Zink the Jeweler at 1112e, highlighting stock and pricing.
Mother's Day will be observed at First M. E. Church with Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. and morning preaching at 11:00 a.m. The sermon titled Our Mothers Here and Yonder will be given by Pastor T E Thuresson. There will be no evening service due to a union bacalaureate at the high school auditorium. Also includes a summons and notice of suit in Chaves County NM for Ralph King related to Matsle King’s divorce action, with appearance deadline June 5, 1923.
The Roswell High School baccalaureate for the graduating class will be held in the high school auditorium Sunday May 13 at eight o'clock. The program includes processional invocation sermon and benediction with Rev. Rudolph Caughey Rev. C K Campbell Rev. T E Thuresson Rev J J Cook and Supt. D N Pope plus quartet and choir participants.
Varying local churches announce Mother's Day sermons at 10:50 and 11:00 a.m. with ministers delivering baccalaureate messages for Lovington High School. Plans include joint high school service, youth program, and Evening services canceled. Additional notes cover Sunday School sessions, Epworth leagues, and Nazarene church events led by Rev. Sadie M. Lewis.
The Church of Christ led by Minister H. Handy offers Bible studies at 9 45 a.m. and services at 11 with a sermon and communion, followed by a 7 30 p.m. sermon. The Episcopal Andrew's parish lists Holy Communion at 7 80, religious study, morning prayer, and a sermon with a welcome to visitors.
New York social circles split over the push to investigate the poison pen letters blamed for wrecked homes and worse. Some victims seek open charges to expose the writer while others favor suffering in silence to avoid public exposure. Maxwell, US music publisher, denies guilt on charges tied to a letter about Mrs Ryan.
Department of the Interior Roswell New Mexico April 24 1923 notice Lizzie Williams widow of Oren L Williams of Roswell N M has filed notice of intention to make final three year proof to establish claim to the land described before Emmett Patton Probate Judge Roswell June 1 1923 witnesses Thomas J Rosenberg Ross R Rutledge Seth S Thompson C N Stangell all of Roswell N M JAFFA MILLER register date Apr 25-May 30
Mr McNamara of the Federal Bureau of Plant Industry now stationed in Oklahoma will visit Carlsbad and Roswell to discuss Durango cotton breeding. A meeting for Cotton growers is planned at the Chamber of Commerce Saturday May 12 at 7 30 p m. He will share opportunities for growers and breeding prospects making the talk especially timely. The report appears in Atlanta where federation plans a five million endowment fund for the General Federation of Women’s Clubs remains under review by directors at the mid biennial council in session.
Roger Wethered defeats Robert Harris 7 and 6 to capture the British amateur golf championship. Amariho beats Clovis 10 to 6 in a separate match. New Santa Fe Pecos Valley timetable goes into effect tonight with Clovis arrivals at 12 50 p m and 10 15 p m, 30 minute layovers. Bridges on Picacho hill near completion with remaining road works advancing toward a west highway opening. Mrs. Charles Whiteman remains critically ill with poor prognosis. Mrs. R. R. Lund shows improvement after surgery at St Mary's hospital. Attorney James M. Hervey and wife arrive from Albuquerque for several days. Dr K A Bryant and Miss Dunlop depart for Elk on business. Sidney M. Bedford to deliver Baccalaureate sermon at Lovington Sunday.
Mrs J G Osburn recently came back from several days spent in Carrizozo and Alamogordo on Episcopal auxiliary work. She spoke to federated clubs and the school children about art and the Cassidy exhibit. Osburn is the third district art chairman for the New Mexico Federation of Women’s Clubs.
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